Brand name: Saphnelo TM
Active ingredients: anifrolumab
What it is used for
SAPHNELO (anifrolumab) is indicated as add on treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe, active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), despite standard therapy.,The safety and efficacy of SAPHNELO have not been evaluated in patients with severe active lupus nephritis or severe active central nervous system lupus.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Refrigerate
- Store in Original Container
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear to opalescent, colourless to slightly yellow solution.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient anifrolumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme